When you think of cooking with a crock pot, you would automatically think of making meats juicy and tender. But slow cookers aren’t just good for meats, they’re great for all kinds of ingredients, including fresh fruits and vegetables. So if you’ve recently started a healthy diet, you can count on your trusty crock pot to make delicious meals!
Here are 3 top slow cooker veggie recipes you must try:
Best Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
What do you need:
- 2 1/4 kilograms red potatoes, cut into chunks
- 3 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Fill a large pot with slightly salted water and boil the potatoes with garlic chicken broth until the potatoes are tender but still firm. Drain the potatoes in a bowl, reserving water. Mash potatoes with sour cream and cream cheese, adding reserved water to achieve desired consistency. Transfer the mashed potatoes to a slow cooker, cover, and cook for 2 to 3 hours over low heat. Add the butter, salt, and pepper before serving.
Chili Crock Pot All-Veggie
What do you need:
- 2 zucchini, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can of whole tomatoes peeled with juice
- 1 can chickpeas, drained
- 1 small can green chili peppers, chopped
- 1/3 cup chili powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
Combine zucchini, carrots, celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes, chickpeas, and green chilies in a slow cooker. Stir to combine the ingredients well. Season with chili powder, oregano, cumin, and salt. Cover and cook 6 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high.
Creamy slow-cooked potato soup
What do you need:
- 10 red potatoes, diced
- 1 red onion, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 cups of water
- 1 cup half and half
- 3/4 cup diced real bacon
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
- 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
In a large bowl, mix the potatoes with all-purpose flour to coat. Place the potato chips, onion, garlic, chicken bouillon granules, ranch dressing mix, parsley, seasoned salt, and black pepper in a crock pot. Stir to combine the ingredients well. Add the water to the mixture. Cover and cook 7 to 9 hours over low heat. When done, add half and half to the soup, stir, and cook for 15 more minutes. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and garnish with green onion to serve.
Enjoy Healthier Meals – Try These Best Slow Cooker Veggie Recipes.
